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TASK

TaskUs has announced that Frontiers in Psychiatry has published a peer-reviewed research study investigating trait-based, pre-hire screening for content moderators. The study aims to improve the hiring process and mental health outcomes for content moderators.

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October 19, 2023 | 1:14 pm

NET

Cloudflare is expanding its operations in Mexico, as part of its growth strategy in Latin America. This move comes amid an increase in cyber attacks, necessitating a stronger infrastructure and customer base in the region.

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October 19, 2023 | 1:11 pm

BEAM

Beam Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:BEAM) has announced a strategic restructuring and portfolio prioritization to focus on potential near-term value drivers and long-term growth. The company plans to prioritize programs BEAM-101 and ESCAPE for sickle cell disease and BEAM-302 for alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency. Beam also plans to explore partnership opportunities for continued development of select programs. The restructuring includes a 20% reduction in workforce, which is expected to extend the company's cash runway into 2026.

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October 19, 2023 | 12:48 pm

RVYL

RYVYL Inc. (NASDAQ:RVYL) has appointed George Oliva as its new Chief Financial Officer, replacing interim CFO Gene Jones. Oliva brings over 30 years of experience in corporate finance, treasury, financial planning and analysis, international tax, and strategic planning. He has previously served as CFO and Corporate Secretary for WiSA Technologies, Inc., and as Interim CFO of SpineEx, Inc.

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October 19, 2023 | 12:19 pm

GPRK

GeoPark Limited (GPRK) announced that its CFO, Veronica Davila, will step down effective November 30, 2023. Ignacio Mazariegos, currently Director of New Business, will serve as interim CFO. The company also reported restored production in the Indico Field in the CPO-5 Block and further exploration success in Colombia and Ecuador.

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October 19, 2023 | 12:13 pm

TECH

Bio-Techne has announced the appointment of Kim Kelderman as President and CEO, effective from February 1, 2024. He will succeed Chuck Kummeth, who will provide transition support as a Senior Advisor until his retirement on July 1, 2024. Prior to assuming CEO responsibilities, Kelderman will serve as COO from November 1, 2023.

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October 19, 2023 | 11:16 am

AAPL

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) has dismissed several staff members from its China App Store unit due to alleged business misconduct. An internal investigation revealed unauthorized interactions with mobile game developers. The investigation was conducted during Apple CEO Tim Cook’s visit to China amid increasing global regulatory scrutiny over Apple’s App Store operations. The U.S. Department of Justice is reportedly preparing a possible lawsuit against Apple, seeking insights into the company’s stringent control over the iPhone, including the App Store.

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October 19, 2023 | 11:15 am

DNMR

Danimer Scientific, BIOLO, and Bolthouse Farms have announced the commercialization of home compostable packaging for fresh vegetables and fruit produce with Meijer Stores. This move is part of their sustainability efforts and could potentially reduce plastic waste.

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October 19, 2023 | 10:39 am

SNY

Sanofi has delivered the first medicines from its Global Health Unit's not-for-profit Impact Brand Portfolio to the Republic of Djibouti. The medicine, Enoxaparin Sodium Impact, is an anticoagulant for venous thromboembolism including deep vein thrombosis.

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October 19, 2023 | 10:04 am

PHG

Royal Philips has completed a comprehensive environmental sustainability analysis of Tampere Heart Hospital in Finland. The results have been translated into a joint action plan to accelerate the hospital's decarbonization efforts, aligning with Finland's commitment to reach net zero emissions by 2035.

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October 19, 2023 | 9:46 am